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Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group plans to expand EV loan portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2026
» Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, a subsidiary of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP), wants to grow its electric vehicle (EV) loan portfolio this year, following strong adoption of EVs in the Thai market.
Baht to remain volatile despite foreign fund flows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026
» Although positive domestic sentiment has supported baht appreciation against the US dollar, the local currency is expected to remain highly volatile amid persistent external uncertainties.
Property, trading pose high credit risk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concern over rising credit risks among some large corporations with high debt-to-equity (D/E) ratios, particularly in the property and trading sectors.
How to protect your finances and fight fraud
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2025
» If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
Gold traders must report daily trades
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is requiring gold traders to report daily transactions across both physical and digital channels.
Banks' bad loan sales set to skyrocket to B200bn this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2025
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) Plc expects non-performing loan (NPL) sales by financial institutions to reach 200 billion baht this year, up from 150 billion last year.
Real estate price war on the horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/08/2025
» The slowdown in the real estate sector is expected to trigger a price war in the property market and dampen the purchasing power of upper-income homebuyers.
UOB Thailand forecasts zero mortgage growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2025
» UOB Thailand expects flat growth for its mortgage portfolio this year for the first time in several decades, in line with a contraction in the property market.
Bangkok Bank touts Thai SMEs in Indonesia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/07/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) stands ready to support Thai medium-sized enterprises expanding to Indonesia, where opportunities are growing across various supply chain industries.
Thai political battles take toll on investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/07/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) anticipates that ongoing domestic political instability will further delay investment decisions, compounding the impact of US tariffs on Thai exports.